Although not directly comparable to the legendary American special forces unit of the same name, Italy's delta force did specialise in clandestine operations by all accounts. It did not battle international terrorists or despotic regimes, though. In actual fact it probably did the opposite.Some … [Read more...]
A Brothel Fit for a Prime Minister?
June 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Aside from Italy's prime minister Silvio Berlusconi who is facing charges of having paid for sex with underage prostitute Ruby, which he denies, three close associates of Berlusconi are now facing charges of aiding and abetting prostitution.Prosecuting magistrates have not minced their words, … [Read more...]
Italy’s 2011 Referendum Results – A Massive Defeat For Berlusconi
June 13, 2011 By 3 Comments
Despite various attempts by the Berlusconi government to stifle referendums on key issues like the privatisation of water, re-introducing nuclear power to Italy and the legitimacy of offering protection from prosecution to Silvio Berlusconi himself, the voting went ahead.Right up to the last … [Read more...]
Essential Rules for Berlusconi’s Titilating Primaries
June 7, 2011 By 1 Comment
After the hammering it received in recent local elections, Silvio Berlusconi has ordered a major re-jigging of his party. He's even considering using primary elections to help select a few new faces. People who'll be more attractive to Italy's voters.From what I've read, Berlusconi will not be … [Read more...]
Berlusconi is Crying
May 31, 2011 By 8 Comments
David took down Goliath in Milan, Italy yesterday, as centre-left candidate Pisapia's intelligent use of limited election campaign funding conquered hearts and minds in the traditionally right-wing Italian city in a local election which had taken on national significance.The parts of the … [Read more...]
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